The 12 Best And 5 Worst Egg Poachers, According To Customer Reviews

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Anyone who has worked their way through Ed Smith's cookbook "Good Eggs: Over 100 Cracking Ways to Cook and Elevate Eggs," knows there are plenty of ways to eat this amazing superfood. Poaching eggs is one of the healthiest cooking methods, but it can also be one of the trickiest. Should the water be boiling or simmering? Is vinegar essential for success? And the biggest of all: To swirl or not to swirl? These are questions that plagued home cooks trying to perfectly poach their eggs for years.

Not any longer. Technology has come to the rescue, and today there's a wide range of products on the market claiming to serve up a soft, oozy poached egg. But are all of them as good as they're cracked up to be? We decided to find out. Based on products that have a minimum of 900 Amazon customer reviews and comments from 2025, here's 12 of the best and five of the worst egg poachers to buy online.

There's a lot to like about the Eggssentials Poached Egg Maker. The range comprises pans with two, four, or six cups, while the latter two have options with extra cups. The robust, stainless steel pan is compatible with all stove types, has a stay-cool Bakelite handle, and a tempered glass lid. The individual cups are all coated with PFOA free non-stick, and are dishwasher-safe. While they are being cleaned, the pan itself can be used to cook other meals — and if all that doesn't impress you much, it even comes with a spatula.

Eggssentials' $39.97 poached egg maker has racked up more than 10,800 Amazon reviews, including more than 2,890 five-star posts. One satisfied customer wrote: "This made perfect poached eggs. Easy clean up. Nice solid pan. Highly recommend." Another enthused: "Exactly what I needed! 6 soft poached eggs at once! High quality and perfect eggs Benedict for the family to enjoy!"

If your cupboards and shelves are already full of skillets or pans, but you still want perfectly poached eggs, Eggssentials has you covered. Including the handle, their stainless steel Egg Poacher Insert is 7.25 inches wide and is 2.5 inches tall, and will fit neatly inside any pan or pot of that size or above. The individual cups are covered in PFOA free non-stick and can easily hold extra-large eggs, while the Bakelite handles cool quickly after cooking. The cups are also dishwasher safe, and the rack can be easily stored on a shelf or in a cupboard.

More than 4,480 customers are happy with the $21.99 insert's low-tech approach, and over 1,200 gave it a five-star review. One wrote: "Makes good poached eggs with little fuss and no need of a special tool other than just a pan with a lid." Another commenter who recommended the product appreciated how easy it was to clean, and that it didn't take up too much room in their cupboard. 

Fancy a splash of color in your pan when poaching your breakfast eggs? You'll get it with COZILIFE's Silicone Egg Poaching Cups. Costing around $11, they come with ring stands and work by sitting in a pan of hot water. The high sides protect the egg from being broken up, while finger-sized holes in the tops of the cups allow them to be safely plucked out. Clean-up is easy: Either pop it in the dishwasher or run it under the tap. Best of all, COZILIFE's cups can be used as a mould for cakes and jellies, or to heat sauces and steam veggies.

The silicone cups have racked up more than 9,710 reviews, including over 2,280 five-star posts. One buyer liked the funky colors, said they were ideal for camping (assuming your eggs make it to the campsite in one piece) and appreciated being able to choose how many eggs they poached at a time. Another happy customer said: "These little cups are fantastic, easy to use, eggs slide right out! Easy clean up. These are worth every penny."

Proof that biggest doesn't always mean best comes in the form of Excelsteel's 18/10 Stainless Steel 2-cup Egg Poacher. The $18 frypan is 7 inches in diameter, while two removable non-stick cups sit in a metal tray to cook. The pan and tray are built to last from rust-resistant stainless steel, while a stay-cool handle means you're not going to burn your hands picking up the pan. Similarly to other egg poaching products, Excelsteel's doubles as a traditional pan too.

It has more than 4,600 reviews to date, including over 700 five and four-star recommendations. One satisfied customer liked the smaller size of the pan as storage space was limited, and bought one for their daughter too. Another did their research, reading through the negative reviews before buying the egg poacher and confirming he experienced none of the problems others complained of. "Once you get the cooking time down it makes perfect poached eggs," they said.

Pronounced as a series of letters rather than a single word, KRGMNHR's Poached Egg Cooker is another colorful, funky take on the technology. Made from food-grade silicone that can withstand temperatures from minus 40 F to 405 F, the company claims the cups in its four-pack are thicker than competitors. Users are advised to spray the interior with a little oil before cracking a fresh egg inside and lowering it into simmering water.

KRGMNHR's ergonomic poached egg cups come with a complementary oil brush, and are usually priced at around $14. They have gained over 1,990 reviews, more than 260 of which are five stars. Several buyers liked how easy they were to use and clean up. One customer described them as "easy and stress free," while another wrote: "These seemed like a perfect concept with minimal storage space required."

For just under $20, you can invest in the streamlined simplicity of Modern Innovations' Stainless Steel 4-cup Egg Poacher Tray. Each cup can easily accommodate small to jumbo eggs, while the non-stick coating makes sure they'll slide into the plate when cooked. The frame is 7.25 inches in diameter and 3 inches high, and can be popped into appropriately-sized pans or pressure cookers. It also comes with a complementary silicone mitt, though it's questionable whether it would work with the central lifting handle.

Modern Innovations' egg poacher tray has accumulated more than 9,000 reviews including over 1,680 five-star comments. Even skeptical customers were won over, with one saying: "I won't lie, I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of this poacher." Others liked how easy it was to use and keep clean, while one reviewer bought one for their son-in-law and was impressed by its consistent performance. 

RUNZI doesn't shy away from shouting about the advantages of its stainless steel egg poaching pan, including the bigger 75 millilitre cups. This model will cook six eggs all at once but the range also includes pans for two and four eggs. While the hefty pan can be used for other meals, the cups have a PFOA free non-stick coating on their inside to prevent sticking disasters. The $39.99 set also comes with a cute spatula to help you slide out those perfect soft poached eggs.

Although it only has around 2,730 reviews to date, more than 500 are five and four-star rated. One customer who had "tried every trick in the book" to poach eggs described it as a "game changer," praising the quality of materials and ease of cleaning. In a comprehensive comment, another person who liked seeing their eggs cooking through the glass gave it their thumbs up, adding it was good value for money. 

Bringing a splash of sunshine to every shelf, there's a lot of research behind OXO Good Grips Silicone Egg Poachers. The company says it was inspired by the "traditional (and painstaking) water bath" method, and the result is a pair of hourglass-shaped moulds costing a shade under $12. Eggs cracked into the top half are funneled into the water while keeping the yolk intact, while the holes in the lower section help water flow round the egg, cooking it to perfection.

The distinctive egg poachers have accumulated over 5,580 to date, and more than 780 are five-star. Several customers liked how easy OXO's cups were to clean and store, and one was pleased to find it poached their eggs, rather than steaming them. Another urged people to: "Give 'em a go — and enjoy perfect poached eggs forever."

The TRUTRTL 4 in 1 electric egg cooker is a must-have for anyone who loves to eat eggs. There are two models to choose from: A $16 cooker for up to seven eggs, or a $19 option for 14 eggs, and both will boil or steam eggs to soft, medium or hard consistencies. TRUTRTL also says the cooker can be used to steam vegetables and make omelets – don't forget to have that sieve handy — making it more of a kitchen all-rounder.

The TRUTRTL 4 in 1 electric egg cooker has racked up more than 1,520 reviews, of which over 470 are four and five-star. One reviewer dubbed it "eggselent" as well as "quick and efficient", adding: "It boils, poaches and cooks omelets to perfection." Another customer praised the cooker's automatic shut off that prevents eggs being overcooked, while a third buyer was pleased their poached eggs did not turn rubbery in the machine. 

If you use a microwave to poach your eggs and like a fuss-free gadget, then Nordic Ware's Easy Breakfast Set is the way to go. The lightweight two-egg poacher is made from sturdy melamine and features a base with detachable lid. Simply crack an egg in each cavity, snap the lid closed and pop it in the microwave – thus avoiding several mistakes when poaching eggs. It also has an insert for omelets.

Although it only has 2,110 reviews, including more than 160 four and five-star comments, customers were definitely pleased with how simple the $16.79 device was to clean and the quality of the end results. One reviewer posted: "My boyfriend is appreciative that I'm not burning anymore pans and for a perfect poach egg." 

More than 30,000 consumers have reviewed Elite Gourmet's Rapid Egg Cooker, and an impressive 78% have given it five stars. It cooks up to seven eggs at the same time, so you can try out multiple toppings for those deviled eggs, and it has a built-in piercing pin to prevent explosions. As well as rustling up perfect hard-boiled eggs, you can make light-as-air omelets, and fluffy scrambled eggs. For those in search of poached egg heaven, a special tray will help you get there. All that for around $14.

Of the aforementioned 30,000 reviews over 5,130 are five-star ratings. Although there's a difference of opinion over how loud the buzzer is, the general consensus about Elite Gourmet's rapid egg cooker is positive. One customer said: "This is a great and fast way to have poached, hard boiled or scrambled eggs." Another was surprised by the shape of their poached egg but still enjoyed it. 

Customer reviews of products — especially with so much AI out there — can be a bit of a minefield but more than 128,900 people can't be wrong. That's how many reviews the $19 DASH Rapid Egg Cooker has racked up to date. It can boil up to six eggs at a time with varying degrees of softness, as well as serving up omelets, scrambled, and poached eggs. It comes in a range of colors and the company says it's ideal for smaller kitchens, students, or camping trips.

Over 24,160 buyers have given the DASH rapid egg cooker five star reviews, with overwhelmingly positive comments for the poached eggs. One customer who used it said theirs were: "Not too runny, not at all hard and moist & delicious as well," while several others said they were pleased with the poached eggs they cooked. Another wrote about the device: "Easy to clean, well made, and a great price."

At first glance, it seems like all is well among buyers of the KICOFIT Microwaveable Egg Poacher. It's made from BPA-free silicone, has a triple-layer design to make it easy to remove the poached eggs, and comes with a measuring cup to make sure users get the water levels right. The company says getting the timings right "takes some practice," and would depend on the power levels of microwaves being used to poach eggs. That might be putting it lightly.

Of the more-than 3,800 ratings, 56% are five-star but 27% give the $10 egg poacher from KICOFIT between one and three stars. Almost 70 reviews mention exploding eggs  including a customer who insisted they followed the instructions, but still ended up cleaning out their microwave. Another wrote: "After trying for a month, with several variations to the instructions, these simply don't perform acceptably at all."

We all want value for money from our online purchases but for almost a quarter of people who bought Norpro's 992 Nonstick 4-Egg Poacher, it did not deliver. Suitable for pans 9 inches and bigger, the insert can poach up to four eggs at a time and has a stay-cool knob in the middle which makes lifting them out safe and easy. Unfortunately, that's not the problem for many customers.

The less-than $14 poacher has gained over 2,840 reviews, and while 59% are five stars, 24% cover the three lowest ratings, where there are numerous issues. Some customers complained of loose handles, and sticking eggs but the biggest problem was the non-stick coating. Several buyers said theirs peeled off or turned rusty within a few uses of the pan, while others threw theirs away. 

If you're looking for a great cooker for perfect hard-boiled eggs, then this one from evoloop may well be for you. It has notched up over 3,130 reviews and 89% of them are four or five stars. But — and it's a big one — customers using the $30 device were less than impressed at its ability to specifically serve up poached eggs.

Among the three-star comments, people were frustrated at overcooked eggs, with complaints about the amount of water needed, the precision of the water line and the recommended timing. In the one-star comments, a customer said: "The poaching trays are a joke and overcook eggs completely when explicitly following directions," while another dubbed it an "egg brick maker."

The Sistema Microwave Poacher costs $15 and, from a distance, looks fancy with its shiny red design. Get a little closer and a few cracks appear. The New Zealand-made device includes four slotted cups for eggs and is suitable for dishwashers and freezers. It has gained over 4,430 reviews to date, with just over half of them five star ratings. The rest are very much a mixed bag.

Overall, customers think this is a quality product but, according to the "customers say" section, opinions were divided about how easy it was to use, clean, and how well it worked. Among the three-star reviews, buyers said their eggs got stuck in the cup slots, even when coated with oil, and cleaning them out was messy. Similar issues cropped up in the one-star reviews, as well as one customer who found their eggs were "raw on one side and cooked on the other."

With just over 900 reviews, the $30 Farberware Glide Copper Ceramic 8-Inch Covered Egg Poacher makes it to the list by the skin of its teeth. It certainly sounds impressive, with "superior copper ceramic nonstick food release," that is apparently 90% better than other pans, and a "dishwasher-safe aluminum construction." While 62% of buyers gave it five stars, even among the four-star comments there are issues.

One customer found the poaching cups to be "more plastic" than expected, a question mark that becomes a full-blown problem the lower the star ratings go. A buyer who awarded the Farberware pan three stars said their cups melted the second time they used it. A two-star reviewer had a litany of issues, including an ill-fitting lid, while a couple of one-star complaints said the cups were too small for bigger eggs.